PLOS ONE: Metal and Silicate Particles Including Nanoparticles Are Present in Electronic Cigarette Cartomizer Fluid and Aerosol
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[h=4]Conclusion[/h] Cartomizer aerosol from a leading manufacturer of EC contained metals, silicate beads, and nanoparticles. Poor solder joints appear to have contributed to the presence of tin in the aerosol. In cytotoxicity tests, cartomizer fluid containing tin particles inhibited attachment and survival of hPF. Other metals likely came from the wires (copper, nickel, silver) and other metal components used in the cartomizers, while silicate particles appeared to come from the fiberglass wicks. While the outer fibers filtered out many of the tin particles, significant amounts of tin, other metals, and silicate beads escaped into the aerosol and would result in human exposure, in some cases probably greater than a conventional cigarette user would experience. These data should be helpful to individuals who are concerned with the health risks associated with EC use, to health care personnel advising EC users, and to policy makers. The presence of silicate particles and metal elements in EC aerosol may help guide manufacturers in selection of materials for use in EC products and in their quality control procedures.
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also since im new and cant post...in the health section theres ppl talking about dental problems. Heres some solutions:
1. Oil pulling - daily
2. warm salt water or baking soda rinses/pulling
3. floss the teeth you want to keep, multiple times daily
4. dont drink soda or eat candy
5. eat your greens!
6. dr collins restore toothpaste w/novamin
7. chewing on garlic can help relieve toothache temporarily, but be careful it can burn ur mouth tissue
8. brush after every meal, and dont brush too hard
9. get ur blood pumping, do some exercise regularly!
oral health is highly representative of full body health! take care
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[h=4]Conclusion[/h] Cartomizer aerosol from a leading manufacturer of EC contained metals, silicate beads, and nanoparticles. Poor solder joints appear to have contributed to the presence of tin in the aerosol. In cytotoxicity tests, cartomizer fluid containing tin particles inhibited attachment and survival of hPF. Other metals likely came from the wires (copper, nickel, silver) and other metal components used in the cartomizers, while silicate particles appeared to come from the fiberglass wicks. While the outer fibers filtered out many of the tin particles, significant amounts of tin, other metals, and silicate beads escaped into the aerosol and would result in human exposure, in some cases probably greater than a conventional cigarette user would experience. These data should be helpful to individuals who are concerned with the health risks associated with EC use, to health care personnel advising EC users, and to policy makers. The presence of silicate particles and metal elements in EC aerosol may help guide manufacturers in selection of materials for use in EC products and in their quality control procedures.
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also since im new and cant post...in the health section theres ppl talking about dental problems. Heres some solutions:
1. Oil pulling - daily
2. warm salt water or baking soda rinses/pulling
3. floss the teeth you want to keep, multiple times daily
4. dont drink soda or eat candy
5. eat your greens!
6. dr collins restore toothpaste w/novamin
7. chewing on garlic can help relieve toothache temporarily, but be careful it can burn ur mouth tissue
8. brush after every meal, and dont brush too hard
9. get ur blood pumping, do some exercise regularly!
oral health is highly representative of full body health! take care
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